Ensuring Fair & Compliant Scheduling for Our Flight Attendants
The Scheduling Committee is composed of members who are knowledgeable in contract provisions, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), flight time/duty time/crew rest regulations, and operational scheduling guidelines. The Committee assists in building and/or provides input of monthly lines, pairings and ensures management adheres to our Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
The Scheduling Committee’s core responsibilities include:
Ensuring familiarity with contract provisions as well as legal and regulatory scheduling requirements.
Engaging with management to discuss scheduling problems and advocate for improvements.
Monitoring company compliance with scheduling rules and procedures, and verifying that contract terms are not violated.
Informing the Master Executive Council (MEC) of suggestions for scheduling improvements.
Maintaining documentation of schedules, bid awards, staffing numbers, monthly hours, and other data in order to build a historical record and support grievance work.
Communicating regularly with officers and flight attendant members regarding scheduling updates.
Collecting feedback from flight attendants about pairings, service, staffing or time pressures that may hinder performance; compiling and relaying that feedback to the MEC.
Why This Matters
Scheduling directly impacts your quality of life, operational readiness and job satisfaction. The Scheduling Committee exists to ensure your rights under the contract are honored and that you’re represented in the scheduling process.